renunciation
Renunciation, or the determination to be free, is the attitude aspiring to be free from all suffering and to attain the liberation that is freedom from cyclic existence.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Reviewing the qualities of the Three Jewels
Reviewing the first chapter, focusing on the 8 qualities of each of the Three Jewels.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Introduction to middle scope teachings
An introduction to intermediate level lamrim teachings plus a guided meditation.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Intro to superknowledges
Providing an overview of the superknowledges and explaining the first one, super-normal powers, continuing the…
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A diagram illustrating attaining serenity
Explaining the diagram illustrating the process of attaining serenity, completing the teaching from Chapter 7.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye 
Success and meaning in life
Examining one's motivation to ordain plus benefits and realities of life as a monastic.
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The Buddha’s life
The Buddha's life, his path to awakening, and how Buddhism has adapted over time.
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Taming the five hindrances
Describing many efffective antidotes for taming the five hindrances, continuing the teaching from Chapter 7.
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Renunciation is key
Exploring why renunciation of this life and renunciation of samsara is essential.
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Tweaking samsara is not enough
Four distorted ways of thinking that prevent us from seeking lasting happiness.
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Venerable Thubten Ngawang Review of the benefits of monastic precepts
Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…
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Introduction to samsara and nirvana
Introducing the concepts of samsara and nirvana and delving into 8 types of suffering.
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